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The Grab
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The Grab

Jun 14, 2024
1h 44m
★ 7.9

Overview

An investigative journalist uncovers the money, influence, and alarming rationale behind covert land grabs by some of the world’s most powerful countries.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Impact Partners
Rocklin / Faust
The Center for Investigative Reporting
Participant
Doc Society

Cast

No Cast found.

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